Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 2.9% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $82,283 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
20% more expensive in Mobile
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Fort Wayne, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher